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Berry Tractor Hosts Lunch for Red Hills Cedar Rodeo →
Berry Tractor spent the last day of summer 2017 hosting lunch for the Red Hills Cedar Rodeo west of Medicine Lodge in rural Barber County, Kan. The crowd of approximately 75 attendees, which included dealer representatives, end users and land owners, enjoyed grilled burgers and hot dogs while talking about land management equipment and best practices. The event, coordinated by Ted and Brian Alexander of Alexander Ranch, was intended to bring awareness to land owners about the benefits of red cedar removal and prescribed burning. Click for more...
Schmidt Equipment Showcases New Facility at Open House →
Schmidt Equipment hosted an open house Sept. 14 at its new location in Billerica, Mass. After more than 20 years in its previous location on Republic Road in Billerica, Schmidt had outgrown the facility. Coupled with the addition of the Wirtgen Group product lines, the company needed more space for equipment displays, larger repair facilities and additional parts warehouse space. Business has been growing and Schmidt needed more capacity to better serve its customers throughout eastern Massachusetts and surrounding areas. Click for more...
FAE Partners With Clemson University for Demo Opportunity, Presentation →
On Sept. 13th, FAE USA held a presentation and a short demo at Clemson University. The goal of these partnerships is to give the students of Clemson University the opportunity to interact with different companies, perform research projects for credit and create connections between students and companies for future work opportunities. For companies like FAE, the benefits include specific research opportunities and the opportunity to get this research certified, the possibility for internships and eventually recruiting talented students. Click for more...
Nortrax 'Golf, Grub & Gravel' Benefits Travis Mills Foundation →
The Westbrook, Maine, Nortrax dealership hosted its 9th Annual "Golf, Grub & Gravel" event at Toddy Brook Golf Course in North Yarmouth, Maine, on Sept 15, 2017. One hundred percent of the proceeds were donated to the Travis Mills Foundation. This unique day of fun was created nine years ago by Nortrax Territory Manager John Paradis and he continues to be a driving force behind its success. The beneficiaries of Golf Grub & Gravel are always military veteran organizations with the past three years benefiting the Travis Mills Foundation. Click for more...
Tracey Road Equipment Helps Foothills Sustainable Forestry →
Foothills Sustainable Forestry, located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains in Oneonta, N.Y., is involved with many aspects of logging, including timber management, select cutting, clear cuts and the construction of access roads. Founder Sam Beisler grew up around heavy equipment, excavating and aggregate production — his father owns a well-known enterprise in Oneonta, Seward Sand & Gravel — but his connection with the timber industry started at age 16 when he bought a Franklin log skidder and dove into the firewood business. Click for more...
John Deere Pipelayer-Ready Crawlers Give Customers New Options →
Purpose-built in Dubuque, IA, the John Deere-designed and manufactured 1050K pipelayer-ready (PL) crawlers are now available for pipeline customers looking to get a lift on the competition. The 1050K pipelayer is available in two configurations for 170,000 pounds (PL170) and 220,000 pounds (PL220) of maximum lift capacity. "Our pipeline customers asked for a purpose-built John Deere pipelayer," said Nathan Horstman, crawler product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...
AEM Names Two Directors From Well-Known Companies →
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Philip Kelliher, Vice President Americas & Europe Distribution Services Division of Caterpillar Inc., and David Thorne, Senior Vice President Worldwide Sales & Marketing, Construction & Forestry Division of Deere & Company, to the AEM CE Sector Board to fill unexpired terms. AEM is the North American-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers, with more than 950 companies and more than 200 product lines in the agriculture and construction-related sectors worldwide. Click for more...
CEG Exclusive: Star Singer, Songwriter Tells Why He Became FAE USA's New Spokesman →
Edwin McCain will be interacting with customers and performing at various events, but he also can speak on the company's equipment due to his experience in the field. Click for more...
Lumber Mill Becomes Mixed-Use Development →
Old Sawmill District of Missoula, Mont., is being converted into a $125 million residential, retail and commercial development that will feature four condominium buildings under the name Polleys Square, and a mixed-use building offering high-end apartments for rent called Cambium Place. Future development in the 46-acre district is expected to bring total construction costs to $250 million at build-out. Click for more...
Oregon Officials Consider Public Ownership of State Forest →
The three officials responsible for Oregon's oldest state forest staked out positions on its future, with two advocating continued public ownership and the third supporting public ownership of its old-growth areas. The fate of the Elliott State Forest, in the Coast Range, is a hot-button issue, with many demanding it remain public even though logging operations that fund the state's schools have been in the red in recent years. Click for more...
Komatsu America Corp. Introduces Tier IV PC290LL-11 Log Loader →
Komatsu America Corp.'s PC290LL-11 log loader features a 196 net hp, EPA Tier IV Final, Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 engine. The PC290LL-11 is available in either a 40 ft. (12 m) reach, live heel log loader, or a 34 ft. (10 m) reach, road builder configuration, for high performance in demanding logging applications. Log loader and road builder operating weights are 89,730 lb. (40,700 kg) and 82,230 lb. (37,300 kg), respectively. Click for more...
Forestry Manufacturer Expands Sales Efforts, Partners with First Dealer →
Brown Brontosaurus, a leading manufacturer of excavator mulchers, skid steer mowers, mulchers for mini-excavators and stump grinders, today announced a partnership with Integrity Truck & Equipment for the sales of its patented Brontosaurus land clearing product line. Michigan-based Integrity Truck & Equipment is the first company to partner with New Hampshire-based Brown Brontosaurus for sales and will be the premier dealership throughout the United States. Click for more...
New Vermeer WC2500TX Whole Tree Chipper Packs Power in Compact Design →
Vermeer has extended its whole tree chipper product line with the introduction of the WC2500TX tracked whole tree chipper. The WC2500TX offers the same performance and compact design as the recently released WC2500XL whole tree chipper by Vermeer, but is equipped with a tracked undercarriage to aid in maneuverability in the woods and on tough landclearing sites. Versatility The WC2500TX boasts a compact design and packs a 600 hp (448 kW) Tier 4 Final engine to meet jobsite production demands. Click for more...
Komatsu America Corp. Introduces PC290LL-11 Log Loader →
Komatsu America Corp. , a global heavy equipment manufacturer, introduced the new PC290LL-11 as an addition to its current log loader product lineup. Featuring a 196 net horsepower, EPA Tier IV Final, Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 engine, the new PC290LL-11 is available in either a 40 ft. reach, live heel log loader, or a 34 ft. reach, road builder configuration, for high performance in demanding logging applications. Click for more...
Fecon Adds FTX128R Rubber Tracked Mulcher to FTX Tractor Line →
Fecon Inc.'s FTX128R mulcher has a rubber undercarriage that utilizes a heavy duty bogie roller system and metal imbedded rubber tracks. The FTX128R offers 23 in. of ground clearance, powerful steering, excellent traction, and a PSI of 4.5 for responsive handling in soft wet conditions. The FTX128R is ideal for right of way clearing where working on both sides of the road is necessary, or for moving a short distance to the next clearing site. Click for more...
John Deere Extends In-Base JDLink From Three to Five Years on Construction and Forestry Machines →
In an effort to better meet the needs of today's customer and the evolving job site, John Deere is extending its JDLink in-base subscription service from three to five years on construction and forestry machines. The update is a result of increased customer interest in technology and the integration of 4G hardware in John Deere equipment. The extension also allows the manufacturer to stay connected with machines beyond the warranty period and unlocks additional functionality and value for customers. Click for more...
Komatsu America Corp. Announces 931XC 8WD Harvester: A Harvesting Powerhouse Built for Xtreme Conditions →
Komatsu America Corp. , a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, announced the new 931XC (Xtreme Conditions) 8WD harvester. This new 8WD harvesting powerhouse delivers superior performance, productivity, operator comfort and convenience, and serviceability in steep, rough or soft terrain harvesting environments, according to the manufacturer. The Komatsu 931XC has all the features found in Komatsu's 931-6WD harvester platform, including the 3PS three-pump hydraulic system, best-in-class ergonomic cab, 4-way cab/crane leveling, and 360 degree cab/crane rotation. Click for more...
Komatsu America Corp. Announces New Lineup of Tier IV Final Forwarders →
Komatsu America Corp. announced a completely new line of EPA Tier IV Final certified forwarders. This new 845, 855, 875 and 895 lineup provides increased performance, productivity, operator comfort and convenience, and serviceability, compared to the prior 855.1, 865 and 895 Tier IV Interim models. The 845 is a new, additional model which competes in the 12 metric ton payload class. Performance and Productivity Rated payload capacities for the 845, 855, 875 and 895 are 12, 14, 16 and 20 metric tons, respectively, and provide broad market coverage. Click for more...
John Deere Extends In-Base JDLink From Three to Five Years on Construction and Forestry Machines →
In an effort to better meet the needs of today's customer and the evolving job site, John Deere is extending its JDLink in-base subscription service from three to five years on construction and forestry machines. The update is a result of increased customer interest in technology and the integration of 4G hardware in John Deere equipment. The extension also allows the manufacturer to stay connected with machines beyond the warranty period and unlocks additional functionality and value for customers. Click for more...
Ponsse, Prinoth Join Forces for a Gentler Forest Footprint →
Prinoth announced its participation in a consortium of European forestry institutes together with the leading cut-to-length forestry OEM Ponsse. The partnership aims at developing a forwarder with rubber tracks that can protect the forests and soils while improving productivity and access to weak forest grounds. Consortium members were looking to set more stringent thresholds for damages, to adopt improved operations practices and to better regulate creation of ruts and treatment. Click for more...
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